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# singer - This year 2022

Bye Bye Birdie star Bobby Rydell dies aged 79

# Singer

Bye Bye Birdie star Bobby Rydell dies aged 79

Apr 6th 2022, 8:00 AM 17,416 Views 2 Comments

Rydell was among a wave of US teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of The Beatles.

# singer - Last year 2021

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

# Il Divo

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

Dec 20th 2021, 8:49 AM 41,008 Views 5 Comments

Tributes poured in for the German-born Spanish baritone on social media.

Legendary singer Tony Bennett reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

# Us Singer

Legendary singer Tony Bennett reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Feb 1st 2021, 10:05 PM 23,296 Views 9 Comments

“Life is a gift – even with Alzheimer’s,” Bennett said on Twitter.

# singer - All time

Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

# Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

Oct 6th 2020, 9:15 PM 54,053 Views 38 Comments

Tributes have been paid to the musician who has died after a long battle with cancer.

Elton John denies breaching ex-wife’s privacy agreement in £3 million claim

# Rocket Man

Elton John denies breaching ex-wife’s privacy agreement in £3 million claim

Jul 23rd 2020, 8:35 PM 36,761 Views 0 Comments

Renate Blauel is suing John for allegedly breaching an agreement the pair signed after their divorce in 1988.

81 killed in protests after death of Ethiopian singer

# Political Songs

# Political Songs

81 killed in protests after death of Ethiopian singer

Jul 2nd 2020, 7:35 AM 19,993 Views 8 Comments

Hachalu Hundessa, whose songs gave voice to marginalisation, was shot dead on Monday night.

'This moment broke a little piece of my heart': Singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran

# World Tour

'This moment broke a little piece of my heart': Singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran

Jul 4th 2019, 2:45 PM 39,616 Views 50 Comments

Stone says Iran was the last country of her world tour.

Who is Lizzo? The singer and rapper who jams on the flute and works with the Kardashians

From The Daily Edge

# Rising Star

Who is Lizzo? The singer and rapper who jams on the flute and works with the Kardashians

Feb 5th 2019, 3:09 PM 9,182 Views 0 Comments

The woman responsible for some serious bangers.

Charles Aznavour, 'France's Frank Sinatra', dies aged 94

# RIP

Charles Aznavour, 'France's Frank Sinatra', dies aged 94

Oct 1st 2018, 1:19 PM 15,214 Views 9 Comments

His most famous songs include She and Dance in the Old Fashioned Way.

Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill', says US reporter and family friend

# Say A Little Prayer

# Say A Little Prayer

Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill', says US reporter and family friend

Aug 13th 2018, 10:46 AM 43,809 Views 19 Comments

Franklin, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, last performed in November 2017.

Demi Lovato rushed to hospital following suspected heroin overdose

# Los Angeles

Demi Lovato rushed to hospital following suspected heroin overdose

Jul 24th 2018, 10:36 PM 63,791 Views 51 Comments

The 25-year-old singer has struggled with addiction problems in the past.

'Nobody has approached me': Frances Black says she has no intention of running for president

# The Aras

'Nobody has approached me': Frances Black says she has no intention of running for president

Jul 6th 2018, 6:15 AM 10,089 Views 25 Comments

Sinn Féin is due to hold meetings with a number of independents about the presidential election.

Police confirm the death of Dolores O'Riordan is not being treated as suspicious

# RIP

Police confirm the death of Dolores O'Riordan is not being treated as suspicious

Jan 16th 2018, 12:15 PM 88,749 Views 48 Comments

The singer was in London for a short studio recording session.

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea collapsed on stage

# Stable

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea collapsed on stage

Dec 10th 2017, 1:42 PM 31,323 Views 28 Comments

It’s understood that the 66-year-old singer is now in a stable condition.

Country music star Glen Campbell dies aged 81

# RIP

Country music star Glen Campbell dies aged 81

Aug 8th 2017, 10:52 PM 19,821 Views 45 Comments

Campbell’s family said the singer died this morning in Nashville.

Jury selected in trial of man accused of groping Taylor Swift

# DJ David Mueller

# DJ David Mueller

Jury selected in trial of man accused of groping Taylor Swift

Aug 8th 2017, 12:09 PM 22,282 Views 61 Comments

A radio DJ is accused of grabbing her backside at an event in June 2013.

Shane MacGowan expresses thanks for support after mother's death in car crash

# RIP

Shane MacGowan expresses thanks for support after mother's death in car crash

Jan 2nd 2017, 8:26 PM 40,195 Views 13 Comments

Therese MacGowan died after her car struck a wall in Tipperary.

George Michael's partner who found him dead said 'everything had been very complicated recently'

# Unexplained

George Michael's partner who found him dead said 'everything had been very complicated recently'

Dec 28th 2016, 7:27 AM 48,371 Views 17 Comments

Police described the singer’s death as “unexplained but not suspicious”.

Michael Bublé's 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with cancer

From The Daily Edge

# Buble

Michael Bublé's 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with cancer

Nov 4th 2016, 3:08 PM 44,904 Views 31 Comments

The singer has said that he and his wife are ‘devastated’ at the news.

"I caught it early, I’m incredibly lucky": Singer Brian Kennedy reveals he has cancer

# Cancer Battle

# Cancer Battle

"I caught it early, I’m incredibly lucky": Singer Brian Kennedy reveals he has cancer

Sep 2nd 2016, 8:57 PM 57,850 Views 44 Comments

Kennedy said that tests had shown the cancer hadn’t spread to his other organs and that it had been caught early.

Chris Brown keeps posting videos online as police wait outside

# Trouble

Chris Brown keeps posting videos online as police wait outside

Aug 30th 2016, 7:26 PM 32,831 Views 53 Comments

Authorities received a call from a woman who was looking for help from inside his property.

Singer Meat Loaf taken to hospital after collapsing on stage

# Meat Loaf

Singer Meat Loaf taken to hospital after collapsing on stage

Jun 17th 2016, 7:13 AM 24,506 Views 40 Comments

The Canadian Press reports he was taken to a hospital in unknown condition last night.

Irish musician wins international songwriting award

# Jack O'rourke

# Jack O'rourke

Irish musician wins international songwriting award

Apr 29th 2016, 10:12 PM 23,241 Views 27 Comments

The competition was judged by the likes of Tom Waits.

Kesha's sexual assault claims against producer are dismissed

# Court

Kesha's sexual assault claims against producer are dismissed

Apr 7th 2016, 7:55 AM 25,122 Views 54 Comments

The singer claimed Dr Luke violated her rights.

Tenor John McCormack's house in Booterstown is for sale

# Dream House

Tenor John McCormack's house in Booterstown is for sale

Feb 11th 2016, 5:53 PM 23,613 Views 17 Comments

He was a Count of the Papal Court, don’t you know, so it comes with its own oratory.

Sam Smith has been criticised for being 'surprised' racism still exists in 2016

# Writing's On The Wall

From The Daily Edge

# Writing's On The Wall

Sam Smith has been criticised for being 'surprised' racism still exists in 2016

Jan 21st 2016, 11:35 AM 3,134 Views 0 Comments

The singer tweeted that he was ‘speechless’ after a friend was ‘racially abused’ in London.

Joe Dolan placed this ad in 1968 offering a reward for information on rumours about him

# Rumours

Joe Dolan placed this ad in 1968 offering a reward for information on rumours about him

Jan 2nd 2016, 8:30 PM 83,181 Views 62 Comments

Dolan said he was worried parents would stop allowing young people to the ballrooms he played in with the Drifters.

"Am I moved by your performance? That should be what sells records, more than what you look like"

# Sing Out Sunday

# Sing Out Sunday

"Am I moved by your performance? That should be what sells records, more than what you look like"

Oct 21st 2015, 8:00 PM 10,989 Views 2 Comments

A top vocal coach shares what it’s like working on hit TV show the Voice.

Everyone's talking about these photos of Demi Lovato in the nip

# Really Don't Care

From The Daily Edge

# Really Don't Care

Everyone's talking about these photos of Demi Lovato in the nip

Oct 3rd 2015, 9:20 AM 16,788 Views 6 Comments

Their message is seriously inspiring. (Somewhat NSFW pics inside.)

Pay as much or as little as you want to see Enda Kenny sing live in Cork

# Bargain

Pay as much or as little as you want to see Enda Kenny sing live in Cork

Sep 5th 2015, 10:00 AM 8,363 Views 10 Comments

Okay, it’s not the Enda Kenny you’re thinking of…

Watch: Amazing video shows opera performer singing all the way through brain surgery

# Take A Break

Watch: Amazing video shows opera performer singing all the way through brain surgery

Aug 13th 2015, 3:50 PM 12,113 Views 10 Comments

Doctors used Ambroz Bajec-Lapajne’s singing to monitor their work.

Imelda May reveals marital split on Facebook to "dispel any bad rumours"

# Sad News

Imelda May reveals marital split on Facebook to "dispel any bad rumours"

Jul 17th 2015, 8:02 PM 50,810 Views 22 Comments

She said that “the papers are running with it soon”.

"A lot of people said this film would never get made"

# Back To Black

# Back To Black

"A lot of people said this film would never get made"

Jul 5th 2015, 9:00 PM 28,198 Views 38 Comments

“A lot of people said ‘Why do you want to make a film about a junkie?’” said the director, Asif Kapadia. “That’s exactly why I needed to make the film.”

Joni Mitchell is 'talking again but hasn't walked' after aneurysm

# Recovery

Joni Mitchell is 'talking again but hasn't walked' after aneurysm

Jun 29th 2015, 10:02 AM 15,673 Views 11 Comments

The singer is expected to make a full recovery.

Tears, tantrums and Irish pride: What it's really like performing in the Eurovision

# Musical Memories

# Musical Memories

Tears, tantrums and Irish pride: What it's really like performing in the Eurovision

May 23rd 2015, 6:00 PM 9,957 Views 7 Comments

We chatted to Brian Kennedy, who represented Ireland back in 2006.

The trailer for the critically acclaimed Amy Winehouse documentary is finally here

# Back To Black

# Back To Black

The trailer for the critically acclaimed Amy Winehouse documentary is finally here

May 20th 2015, 9:15 PM 12,189 Views 18 Comments

Some critics say it could be headed for an Oscar.

Friend confirms Joni Mitchell 'not in a coma, and nowhere near giving up'

# Unresponsive

Friend confirms Joni Mitchell 'not in a coma, and nowhere near giving up'

Apr 29th 2015, 7:36 AM 30,041 Views 14 Comments

Media reports last night suggested the singer was in a coma.

Joni Mitchell hospitalised after being found unconscious at LA home

# Los Angeles

Joni Mitchell hospitalised after being found unconscious at LA home

Apr 1st 2015, 7:10 AM 23,767 Views 16 Comments

The singer is currently in intensive care but it said to be awake.

Usher is in Dublin, and sporting an excellent Guinness moustache

# Love In This Storehouse

From The Daily Edge

# Love In This Storehouse

Usher is in Dublin, and sporting an excellent Guinness moustache

Mar 20th 2015, 8:28 AM 4,154 Views 1 Comment

One of the finest we’ve seen. Congrats, Ush.

Cliff Richard police inquiry 'significantly expanded'

# UK

Cliff Richard police inquiry 'significantly expanded'

Feb 25th 2015, 9:51 PM 29,706 Views 75 Comments

The investigation relates to claims of sexual assault.

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